Popular cherry blossom spots in Japan (2019 edition)

It’s almost time to plan your trip for cherry blossoms in Japan!

Many countries around the world have cherry blossoms but when you think of Japan, the two images that pop to your mind are Mt. Fuji & cherry blossoms, isn’t it?
The time of the year that everyone in Japan is waiting for with bated breath: Spring brings with it warmth and the delicate elegance of the pink blossom. Are you ready for sakura?
Spring is almost here so let’s gear up and gather all the information necessary for your trip to Japan.
We have created six regional guides with our recommended spots for cherry blossoms to make your life easy. You can click on individual regions and get further details on the spots including access information and best times to visit.

Live updates from three websites and easy-to-use Google Maps

The amount of information about places to visit for cherry blossoms can be overwhelming. We’ve provided marked google map links for each region as well as links for three websites that provide updated information on bloom forecast and status. Time to gear up for cherry blossoms in 2019!